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GIFT  OF 


LIFE'S 
ROSARY 

and  OTHER   BAL 
LADS  of  TRUTH 

DDDDBi/DDDD 

R  .       M  A  Y  M  E 
R   O  B   I    S  O  N 


Published          by 

J.  F.  ROWNY  PRESS 

Los  Angeles,  California 


Copyright  1920 
by 

R.  MAYME  ROBISON 

Los  Angeles,  Cal. 


.-ITT 


PREFACE 

GO  FORTH,  LITTLE  VERSES,  AND 
LET  YOUR  LIGHT  SHINE,  SHINE, 
SHINE!  WHILE  YOU  MAY  NOT 
BE  A  BEACON  TORCH  OF  TRUTH, 
IF  YOU  CAN  AID, — BY  YOUR  TINY 
RAY, — SOME  EARNEST  SEEKER, — 
OR  PERHAPS   SOME  DISCOURAGED 
SEEKER, — WE  WILL  BE  HAPPY. 
R.  MAYME  ROBISON. 
1611  West  48th  St., 
Los  Angeles,  Calif. 


Life's  Rosary 

\WN  in  the  depths  of  a  humble  heart, 

The  pearls  of  Life  are  found; 
\They  gather  each  of  their  marvelous 

tints, 

From  sorrow,  and  tear,  and  wound; 
For  pearls  that  are  made  of  trials  o'er-come, 

Will  last  through  eternity; 
And  each  will  be  formed  a  perfect  gem, 
To  place  in  Life's  rosary. 

The  pearl  of  kindness  adds  to  the  strand, 

A  beauty  reflecting  the  Sun; 
And  pearls  of  brotherly  love  and  care, 

Will  add  to  the  strand  begun; 
Then  day  after  day,  as  the  years  roll  by, 

We  give  service  so  lovingly; 
A  glorified  self  forms  the  cross  which  we, 

Shall  place  in  Life's  rosary. 


[     Page  Seven  ] 


\  and 

The  Bethesda  of  Truth 

said  to  the  man  at  the  pool; — 
"Take  up  thy  bed  and  walk." 
Today  Christ  speaks  to  each  weary  heart, 

Longing  for  health  and  peace  and  joy ; 
Depend  not  on  another's  part, 

In  finding  the  Truth  zvithout  alloy. 

Know  that  the  pool  is  broad  and  deep; 

Healing  waters  for  each  and  all; 
Only  strive  God's  commandments  to  keep, 

With  ear  attuned  to  heavenly  call; 
Altho  your  sins  be  of  scarlet  hue, 

Truth  makes  you  pure  as  morning  dew. 


[  Page  Eight  ] 


Other  Ballads  of  Truth 

The  Corner-Stone  of  Purity 

Temple  that  we  build  for  God, 
Most  magnificat  must  be; 
Foundation  deep  on  Truth  and  Love, 
With  corner-stone  of  purity. 

As  we  rear  the  walls  to  lofty  height, 

Each  thought  and  deed  a  stone; 
Let  none  be  used  with  flaw  or  blight — 

Choose  each  for  perfection  alone. 

Then  place  the  windows  to  let  in  the  Sun; 

The  Sun  of  God's  radiant  love; 
And  finish  the  spire  so  nobly  begun, 

With  a  cross  that  points  above. 

Oh  that  our  lives  may  be  builded  aright, 
With  deeds  of  service  and  sanctity; 

Building  with  thoughts  of  power  and  might, 
Round  the  corner-stone  of  purity. 


[  Page  Nine  ] 


Life's  Rosary  and 

I  Live,  Dear  Mother  Mine 

\C\\H  do  not  moan  and  sigh, 
Bggg     And  blind  your  eyes  with  tears; 
Dear  mother  mine,  I  did  not  die; 
So  rest  and  calm  your  fears. 

Ah  no!  I  burst  my  bonds  and  fled; 
Onward  and  upward  my  soul  will  go; 
Brighter  and  grander  my  life  will  be, 
Where  time  is  dissolved  in  eternity. 

Do  not  grieve  or  wish  me  there, 
I  would  not  leave  this  realm  so  fair; 
I  live,  I  LIVE,  dear  mother  mine, 
My  life  shall  be  one  song  sublime. 


[  Page  Ten  ] 


Other  Ballads  of  Truth 

Speak  to  My  Heart 


PEAK  to  my  heart,  0  Love  Divine; 

Help  me  to  know  I'm  a  child  of  Thine, 
Teach  me,  O  Father,  how  best  to  pray, 
To  live  a  purer  life  each  day. 

Speak  to  my  heart,  O  Love  Divine; 
I'll  do  Thy  will,  tho  opposed  to  mine; 
I'll  ivalk  in  the  path  Thou  leadest,  Lord, 
Guide  me  in  thought  and  deed  and  word. 

Speak  to  my  heart,  O  Love  Divine ; 
Tell  me  what's  best  for  this  soul  of  mine; 
I'm  waiting  Father,  with  listening  ear, 
Tho  you  speak  faintly,  I  shall  hear. 


[  Page  Eleven  ] 


Life's  Rosary  and 

Immanuel 

FffRHOUGH  your  path  be  lone  and  drear, 
farol  Heartaches  many  through  the  year; 
Lift  your  eyes  in  faith  and  say, — 
God  is  with  me  all  the  way. 

When  your  mind  is  much  perplexed, 
And  your  soul  with  life  is  vexed; 
Lift  your  eyes  in  faith  and  say, — 
God  is  with  me  all  the  way. 

When  your  loved  ones  prove  untrue, 
And  the  world  seems  harsh  to  you; 
Lift  your  eyes  in  faith  and  say, — 
God  is  with  me  all  the  way. 

The  time  will  come  when  you  shall  reap, 
Of  that  faith  you've  sown  so  deep; 
Then  you  can  look  up  and  say, — 
GOD  ~WAS  WITH  MB  ALL  THE  WAY. 


[  Page  Twelve  ] 


Other  Ballads  of  Truth 

Roll  Away  the  Stone 

the  stone  away  from  your  heart, 
And  let  the  Christ  come  in; 
hen  open  wide  the  inner  door, 
And  haste  to  welcome  Him. 

He  stands  without  and  faintly  knocks, 

O  list,  and  heed  the  call; 
Invite  Him  in  to  sup  with  you, 

And  offer  Him  your  all. 

For  when  you  humbly  offer  self, 

And  earthly  treasures  dear, 
You'll  find  He  taketh  not  away, 

But  bringeth  Heaven  near. 

And  when  within  your  heart  the  Christ, 

Is  welcomed  day  by  day; 
You  soon  will  have  a  treasure  trove, 

That  none  can  take  away. 

Your  heart  becomes  an  inner  shrine, 

And  God  is  always  there; 
So  daily  gather  purest  thoughts, 

And  deck  the  altar  fair. 

Then  let  us  roll  the  stone  away, 

And  bid  the  Christ  come  in; 
Let's  open  wide  the  inner  door, 

And  haste  to  welcome  Him. 

[  Page  Thirteen  ] 


Life's  Rosary  and 

Matthew  6:19-20 


LOAT  not  o'er  earthly  treasures  dear; 

Lay  no  great  stress  on  riches  here; 
But  seek  the  safety  vaults  above, 
In  which  to  store  your  deeds  of  love. 

For  noble  thoughts  and  deeds  are  sure, 
In  Heaven's  vaults  to  be  secure; 
No  moth  nor  rust  can  enter  there, 
And  safety  lies  in  earnest  prayer. 


[  Page  Fourteen  ] 


Other  Ballads  of  Truth 

The  Mountain  Stream 

\C\\  THE  joy  it  displays 

Bggj     As  it  comes  down  the  hills ; 

Leaping  and  dancing, 

And  merrily  prancing; 
Bubbling  and  foaming, 

Blithesomely  roaming 
Its  way  down  the  mountain 

In  numberless  rills. 

Oh  the  freedom  and  love 

It  inspires  on  its  way; 
As  it  dances  and  sings, 

And  happily  brings 
Its  cool  pristine  nectar 

To  all  living  things; 
While  it  sparkles  and  laughs 

With  joy  all  the  day. 

What  a  lesson  for  each  one 

The  lovely  stream  gives; 
What  a  realm  of  delight, 

Could  be  wrought  o'er-night — 
//  man  would  go  singing, 

Lovingly  bringing, 
But  good  to  his  fellows 

So  long  as  he  lives. 

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Life's  Rosary  and 

Mother 

M  HO  do  we  think  of  so  far  away, 
ggg  Who  do  we  long  to  see,  day  after  day ; 
Who  do  we  mention  when  to  Heaven 

we  pray? 
Why  Mother,  of  course,  it  is  Mother. 

Who  was  the  one  that  taught  us  to  pray, 
Who  asked  God  to  bless  and  keep  us  each  day; 
Who  knelt  by  the  cradle  when  helpless  we  lay? 
Why  Mother,  of  course,  it  was  Mother. 

Who  guided  our  feet  in  the  paths  of  right, 
Who  kissed  us  and  prayed  for  us  every  night; 
Who  labored  and  loved  with  all  her  might? 
Why  Mother,  of  course,  it  was  Mother. 

Who  gives  us  hope  and  strength  in  our  fears, 
Who  comforts  and  loves  us  thru  all  our  tears; 
Who  makes  us  think  more  of  God  thru  the 

years? 
Why  Mother,  of  course,  it  is  Mother. 


[  Page  Sixteen  ] 


Other  Ballads  of  Truth 

PSFF  WE  could  hang  our  troubles  and  tears 
Egggg     In  the  yard  to  air  and  dry; 
And  then  a  breeze  would  come  along, 

And  blow  them  all  awry; 
Perhaps  most  of  them  would  be  blown  so  thin, 

We  never  would  bother  to  take  them  back  in. 


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